The Bulletin

Produced twice a year and sent to members with the Programme of Events. The Bulletin keeps members in touch with what is going on and is full of interesting information. All members are encouraged to contribute.

The Proceedings

This is the Society’s annual scientific publication, forming a permanent record for reports of plants and animals, together with papers on geology, archaeology and natural history. There is something in here for everyone.

The Bird Report

Produced annually with the Isle of Wight Ornithological Group. An excellent, well-illustrated and informative publication.

The Frazers at Mottistone Mill

A popular account of two stalwarts of the Society who were great naturalists and instrumental in its development throughout the latter half of the twentieth century. Published in 2005. Available at £3.50.

The Isle of Wight Flora

Published in 2003 by Dovecote Press on behalf of the Society. Available at £35.00, this is an up to date and comprehensive account of the plants and habitats of the Island and includes mosses and liverworts, lichens and stoneworts as well as flowering plants and ferns. Also interesting chapters on historic botanists, the historic flora and comparisons with neighbouring counties.

Nature trails on the Isle of Wight.

A booklet describing a selection of interesting wildlife walks on the Island. Retails at 0.50p.

Where to Watch Birds.

A leaflet describing places to watch birds on the Island. Available from Tourist Information Centres.

Flora of the Isle of Wight

by Jim Bevis, Reg Kettell & Bill Shepard. A shorter and more portable Island flora published in 1978. Copies are available from the Society.

Botany, Birds, Bugs and Barrows on the Isle of Wight

A history of the Society, celebrating its Jubilee year in 1969. Copies are still available from the Society.

Breeding Birds of the Isle of Wight

An account, with distribution maps, of the breeding birds in the twentieth century. Out of print.